Question

Talia loves animals but still eats meat. When she experiences dissonance about the contradiction, she tells herself that she also volunteers her time at an animal shelter. This manner of reducing dissonance involves __________.

Answer 1

The given method of reducing cognitive dissonance is known as self-affirmation.

Explanation:

Cognitive dissonance is a form of mental discomfort experienced by an individual, with two or more contradictory ideas or beliefs.

The theory of self-affirmation discusses the methods by which an individual adapts to the situations, that threatens their own ideas or beliefs, by reflecting on values that are personally relevant. Self-affirmation can help an individual to manage the stress or discomfort and improves their mental health and performance.

Therefore, the given method of reducing cognitive dissonance is known as self-affirmation.